1998 HONDA CIVIC trunk leak

Trunk Lid/Hatch
WeatherstripLicense Plate Trim
Replacement
When installing the trunk lid/hatch weatherstrip. align it
with the alignment mark on the trunk lid/hatch opening.
NOTE:
. Make sure there are no wrinkles in the weatherstrip.
. Check for water leaks.
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STEEI.CORE
3D:
ALIGNMENTMARK (2Dl4D)
ALIGNMENT MARK
WEATHERSTRIP
ALIGNMENT MARK
BODY
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20-100
Replacement
CAUTION: Put on glov€s to plotest your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the trunk lid/hatch.
1. Remove the license plate.
2, 3D: Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20-63).
3. Remove the nuts and clips, and detach the clip, then
remove the license plate trim.
NOTE: Take care not to drop the nuts inside the trunk
lid/hatch.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.

Taillights
Replacement (Except'99 - 00 Sedanl
NOTE:
. Inspect the gasket; replace it il it is distorted or stays
compressed.
. After installing the taillights, run water over them to
make sure they do not leak.
Outer Taillights ('96 - 00 models, except'99 - 00 Sedan):
1. Open the trunk lid/hatch.
2. Disconnect the 4P or 6P connector trom the outer
taillight.
3. Remove the four mounting nuts, then pull out the
outer taillight.
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Hatchback:
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2115W
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 21 W
BACK-UP LIGHT: 21 W
4P or 6P CONNECTOR
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2115W
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 21 W
BRAKEiTAILLIGHT: 2115 W
BACK-UP LIGHT: 21 W
Inner Taillights (Coupe'96 - 00 models/Sedan'96 - 98
models):
1. Open the trunk lid, then remove the access panel.
2. Disconnect the 4P connector from the inner taillight.
3. Remove the four [three] mounting nuts, then pull
out the inner taillight.
I l: Sedan
Coupei
INNER TAILLIGHT
Sedan:
INNER TAILLIGHT
4P CONNECTOB

Taillights
Replacement ('99 - 00 Sedanl
NOTE:
. Inspect the gasket; replace it if it is distorted or stays
compressed.
. After installing the taillights, run water over them to
make sure they do not leak.
Outer Taillights:
1. Open the trunk lid/hatch.
2. Disconnect the 4P and 2P connector trom the outer
taillight.
3. Remove the four mounting nuts, then pull out the
outer taillight.
TAILLIG}fi
4P CONNECTOR
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2115W
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 21 W
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23-172
Inner Taillights:
'1. Open the trunk lid, then remove the access panel.
2. Disconnect the 3P and 2P connector from the inner
taillight.
3. Remove the three mounting nuts, then pull out the
inner taillight.
[ ]: Sedan
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2r15 W
BACK.UP LIGHT: 21 W
3P CONNECTOR